by Madison Smith | May 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
ListenDeafBlind Ontario Services has resigned from the board of the Deafblind Network of Ontario. DeafBlind Ontario Services was a founding member of the Deafblind Network of Ontario, a group of individuals, organizations and service providers who work together for...
by Madison Smith | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
ListenThe word “community” is defined as a group of people with certain commonalities, residing within a particular area. DeafBlind Ontario Services has programs and support services in remote locations and urban centres in many areas of Ontario. “Social connectedness...
by Madison Smith | Apr 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
ListenSocial distancing is proven to be one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19. For Canadians and many across the globe, this means changes to everyday routines to minimize contact with others. However, for someone with deafblindness, touch is...
by Madison Smith | Mar 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
ListenThis year, 12 organizations from across Canada fulfilled program requirements to be named a Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice. The 2019 award recipients are: 4-H Alberta Alberta Retired Teachers Association (AB) ALS Canada ALUS Canada Chilliwack Society for...
by Madison Smith | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Listen“Fulfilling”, “collaborative”, and “supportive” are some of the words used to describe the role of an intervenor. A job title that is unfamiliar to many, yet a career that is on the rise. Intervenors provide visual and auditory information to individuals with...
by Madison Smith | Jan 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
ListenWe are pleased to highlight the work and achievements of Dr. Walter Wittich, Ph.D., FAAO, CLVT, a pioneer Canadian researcher in support of people with deafblindness. “I am not visually and/or hearing impaired, nor am I part of the deafblind community. However,...
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